barber pole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barber pole
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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Across the swirl of a barber pole, in ornate cursive, it reads: “The Working Class.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
“These guys need to be able to let loose and express themselves and their emotions,” said Matt, a mentor who cuts hair at a wing that includes two seats and a barber pole.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
“That’s how I size up a town, and, a lot of times, I won’t see a barber pole in the town.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 30, 2017
I stopped to look at my new favorite tree: a sycamore on the northeast corner of the park, its gray-white bark smooth and striped like a barber pole.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2016
My striped shirt looks like a sun-faded barber pole.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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